Calceolaria polyrrhiza

Calceolaria polyrrhiza is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Calceolaria polyrrhiza 11.1 History 11.2 Calceolaria polyrrhiza in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Calceolaria polyrrhiza was described in 1799 by Antonio José Cavanilles. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Calceolaria polyrrhiza is a species in the genus Calceolaria (slipperwort) which contains 388 species and belongs to the family of the Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,05 meters and develop as mats.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Calceolaria polyrrhiza is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are mid green and lanceolate with toothed margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are yellow. The plants bloom from June to August. The flowers are arranged in cymes.

The fruits are septicidal capsules.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Calceolaria polyrrhiza is native to Argentina.

[edit] Cultivation

Calceolaria polyrrhiza prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C. It grows best in soils that are moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Calceolaria polyrrhiza

[edit] History

[edit] Calceolaria polyrrhiza in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Calceolaria polyrrhizafr:Calceolaria polyrrhiza